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Americans in the Information Age Falling Through the Net: Report examining the technology gap in America, considering race, education level and income as contributory factors to the digital divide. Discusses levels of telephone penetration, access to electronic services, Internet access and usage within various groups of the American population.
Author: US Department of Commerce
Subjects: technology impact, united states culture
DeweyClass: 303.483
Resource type: document
Books on the Social Aspects of Computing: A bibliography of books on the social, cultural, political, economic, business, literary, legal, and religious aspects of networking and computing published in English in 1996 and 1997. It does not include mainly technical books, works of fiction, or directories of online resources.
Author: Agre, Philip
Subjects: computer ethics, technology impact
DeweyClass: 303.4834
Resource type: bibliography
British Library Research and Innovation Centre Reports and Papers: Part of the UKOLN server carrying a selection of British Library Reports. Includes reports on Digital Libraries, the Impact of Electronic Publishing on Library Services, Long-Term Preservation of Electronic Materials and Networked Information in an International Context. Last updated 1998.
Author: British Library and UKOLN
Subjects: digital library archiving, digital library philosophy, electronic publishing, library and information science research, library internet use, library services, technology impact
DeweyClass: 027.5
Resource type: documents
Centre for Computing and Social Responsibility: Aims to undertake research and provide teaching, consultancy, and advice to individuals, communities, organisations, and governments at local, national, and international levels on the impact of computing and related technologies on society and its citizens. Includes several papers written by centre members.
Author: De Montfort University
Subjects: computer ethics, technology impact
DeweyClass: 170
Resource type: articles
Computer Professionals for Social Responsibility: An alliance of computer scientists and others concerned about the impact of computer technology on society. It aims to influence decisions regarding the development and use of computers so that they reflect basic values and priorities.
Author: Computer Professionals for Social Responsibility
Subjects: computer ethics, computer programmers, technology impact
DeweyClass: 170
Resource type: institution
Digital Divide Network: Information, tools, and resources addressing the digital divide resulting from developments in technology, literacy and learning, and economic development. The role of individuals and organisations in bridging the divide is emphasised, and articles and case studies relating to global government policy and initiatives in this area are given.
Author: Digital Divide Network
Subjects: information society, information technology, technology impact
DeweyClass: 303.483
Resource type: articles, news
Early Impact of eLib Activities on Cultural Change in Higher Education: Study exploring the potential of the eLib programme to stimulate or 'mobilise' the higher education community towards positive cultural change, that would facilitate the uptake and usefulness of electronic resources such as the innovations developed within the eLib programme.
Author: Davies, Clare et al
Subjects: digital library philosophy, technology impact
DeweyClass: 025.0
Resource type: document
Ends and Means: Journal on philosophy and technology which offers articles, discussions, and back issues. Covers topics such implications of the Internet, environment and technology, and philosophy of science.
Author: Aberdeen University Centre for Philosophy Technology and Society
Subjects: philosophy research, technology impact
DeweyClass: 100
Resource type: journal
Environmental Science and Technology: Environmental Science and Technology, published by the American Chemical Society for scientists, engineers, and environmental practitioners, features peer-reviewed research and news reports concerning all aspects of environmental science, technology, and policy analysis. Coverage also includes interpretive articles by invited experts and analysis of the scientific aspects of environmental management.
Author: American Chemical Society
Subjects: environmental science, environmental technology, technology impact
DeweyClass: 600
Resource type: journal
Future of Electronic Journals: It is widely expected that a great deal of scholarly communication will move to an electronic format. The Internet offers much lower cost of reproduction and distribution than print, the scholarly community has excellent connectivity, and the current system of journal pricing seems to be too expensive. Each of these factors are helping push journals from paper to electronic media. This paper puts forward ideas about the impact this movement will have on scholarly communication.
Author: Varian, Hal
Subjects: electronic journal use, scholarly communication, technology impact
DeweyClass: 070.5
Resource type: article
Information Technology Impacts: Provides an overview of some of the ways in which IT is having an impact on society. Covers topics such as computer security, public safety, the workplace, community, social and economic impacts, legal considerations, and cultural and national sovereignty issues.
Author: Clarke, Roger
Subjects: information technology, technology impact
DeweyClass: 303.483
Resource type: document
International Ergonomics Association: The IEA is the association of ergonomics and human factors societies around the world. Ergonomics is the scientific discipline concerned with the interaction between people and technology.
Author: International Ergonomics Association
Subjects: ergonomics, product design, technology impact
DeweyClass: 620.82
Resource type: institution
Invention Dimension: American inventors and information related to past and current inventors, with biographical sketches covering their accomplishments and their impact upon society.
Author: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Subjects: inventions, patents, scientists, technology impact
DeweyClass: 608
Resource type: biography, guides
LIC: Building the New Library Network: A report to Government with proposals for the successful implementation of the People's Network scheme. Report includes recommendations on eligibility criteria, priorities for funding, administering awards, delivering content to users, the funding model, advanced training, the school library service, network options, funding and financial assessment, and implementation aspects. Also includes reviews of current activity in the public library, archive, museum and gallery, and higher education sectors, intellectual property issues, training needs analysis, network service and design specification, usage proposals and ICT cost assumptions. Available in PDF format.
Author: Library and Information Commission
Subjects: public libraries, staff development, technology impact
DeweyClass: 027.4
Resource type: document
Netfuture: Technology and Human Responsibility: A weekly newsletter that looks beyond the generally recognised risks of computer use such as privacy violations, unequal access, censorship, and dangerous computer glitches. It seeks especially to address deeper levels which semiconsciously shape technology and are shaped by it.
Author: O'Reilly Associates
Subjects: computer ethics, internet culture, technology impact
DeweyClass: 170
Resource type: magazine
New Architect: Articles from the monthly print magazine which offers information on selecting and integrating Internet and emerging technologies with core business systems. Provides daily commentary on current events in the field, and market research reports from over 3500 IT vendors.
Author: CMP Media
Subjects: internet commerce, technology impact
DeweyClass: 004.678
Resource type: magazine
Next Generation of CD/Web Hybrids: Article about the impact of the Web on CD-ROM technology and the potential of CD / online hybrids. Contributions of CD caching, parallel searching and offline access to the success of such hybrids are discussed.
Author: Reisman, Richard R.
Subjects: multimedia - general, technology impact
DeweyClass: 006.779
Resource type: article
Plastics Technology Online: Plastics Technology is an electronic version of the monthly print magazine of the same title. The magazine reports on technical innovations and interprets manufacturing trends.
Author: Plastics Technology
Subjects: manufacturing, materials science, technology impact
DeweyClass: 600
Resource type: magazine
Research Recommendations to Facilitate Distributed Work: Full results of a 1994 study of the technological issues and impacts related to telecommuting.
Author: National Academy of Sciences
Subjects: employment, human resource management, technology impact
DeweyClass: 658.3
Resource type: book
Theory and Science: Publishes articles which examine scientific progress and its effect upon the extent and rapidity of social change. Archives are available online.
Author: International Consortium for the Advancement of Academic Publication
Subjects: scientific research worldwide, sociology, technology impact
DeweyClass: 303.483
Resource type: journal
Third European Report on Science and Technology Indicators 2003: CORDIS (The Community Research and Development Information Service) is a service provided by the European Union and aims to coordinate the dissemination of information regarding the latest research and innovative practices from member countries. This resource constitutes the Third European Report on Science and Technology Indicators, published in March 2003, and authored by a team of international researchers led by the head of CORDIS, Ugur Muldur. Users can browse the report by section, some of which cover 'Europe: World's biggest brain factory', 'Brain drain and brain gain in Europe', 'Industry-university R&D co-operation', and 'Top R&D company performers'. Extracts of the report are available in French and in German. Available in PDF only.
Author: CORDIS: Community Research and Development Information Service
Subjects: european business, european union , science and technology news, scientific research europe, technology impact
DeweyClass: 338.064
Resource type: document
UNESCO Observatory on the Information Society: Provides news items about the ethical, legal and societal challenges brought about by new technologies. Offers information on national and international changes within the Information Society with four main themes, Privacy and Confidentiality, Content Regulation, Multilingualism, and Access to Public Domain Information.
Author: UNESCO
Subjects: communication studies, information society, technology impact
DeweyClass: 303.483
Resource type: news index
VLDB Journal: Journal of Very Large Databases: Journal covering the advancement of information system architectures, the impact of technological advancements on information systems, and the development of novel database applications.
Author: Springer
Subjects: computer system design, database systems, technology impact
DeweyClass: 005.74
Resource type: journal